Still too good to spoil, even fractionally. From the back cover: Hachi was happy to be Blast's biggest cheerleader, but now that the band is taking off, she's discovering that there are hordes of fans eager to take her place. At the same time, her involvement with Trapnest hottie Takumi is turning into a romantic entanglement she hadn't expected. When a chance for another … [Read more...] about NANA 7 by Ai Yazawa: A
Reviews
Classical Medley 1 by Sanae Kana: C-
There are two magical orbs in the Classical Kingdom, one a ball of light and the other a sphere of darkness. The power of the latter has been sealed away since being abused by a king of yore, and a ceremony to renew the seal is required every 100 years. The ceremony goes wrong, and the current king winds up possessed by dark powers while Alto, protagonist of indeterminate … [Read more...] about Classical Medley 1 by Sanae Kana: C-
InuYasha 34 by Rumiko Takahashi: B+
From the back cover: Inuyasha and the gang follow a trail of rumors that lead to a "living mountain." Naraku has awoken the mountain from its 200-year slumber and stolen its sacred stone. The "living mountain" then gives a gift to Inuyasha and his group to help them in retrieving the stone. But what could Naraku be hoping to achieve? Review: There's an Eddie Izzard routine … [Read more...] about InuYasha 34 by Rumiko Takahashi: B+
Slam Dunk 1 by Takehiko Inoue: B
Sakuragi has never been a hit with girls. In fact, in three years of junior high he amassed an impressive fifty rejections! Now in his first year of high school, he once again believes he’s met the girl of his dreams. Haruko loves athletes, and basketball in particular, so to win her affections, Sakuragi becomes determined to join the school team. This aim is complicated by … [Read more...] about Slam Dunk 1 by Takehiko Inoue: B
NANA 6 by Ai Yazawa: A
This is the kind of stuff one just doesn't spoil. From the back cover: Nana's band Blast is taking off in a big way—from sold-out club dates to a record label waving a contract at them. But the Trapnest menace still lurks, stealing away everything she cares for. Trapnest took her boyfriend, and even though Ren is back in her life, his band still comes first. And now her … [Read more...] about NANA 6 by Ai Yazawa: A